Learn about rules for knives, dangerous goods, and other carry-on or checked baggage items concerned by many passengers.
Carrying knives or other restricted items into the cabin is a violation of Japan's Aviation Law and subject to a fine of up to JPY500,000.
If you are found to be carrying such items at a security check when departing from the U.S. or another country outside of Japan, you may be subject to fines under the laws of that country.
There are volume restrictions for fluids that can be carried onto international flights.
If your bag exceeds size restrictions, please properly pack the bag, place it inside baggage to be checked, and inform the check-in counter staff.
If your itinerary involves a transit, note that other countries have similar restrictions.
These restrictions also apply to passengers transitting to international routes after arriving in Japan. Note that passengers carrying alcohol and other liquid goods purchased inflight or at a duty-free shop in a foreign country will be asked to dispose of them when going through the security check in Japan for the connecting flight. Please refer to the following regarding the restrictions for carry-on liquids.
More than one lighter per passenger cannot be carried on board.
Also, including any number of lighters in checked baggage is prohibited.
Lithium battery-powered lighters must be Lithium content less than 2g or Watt-hour rating less than 100Wh and with a safety cap or functions of protection against unintentional activation. It is prohibited charging in the cabin.
Lighters with oil tanks not containing absorbent material (cotton), cigar lighters/Premixing Lighters (those producing a strong blue flame) and pistol-shaped lighters cannot be checked in with baggage or carried on board.
Please make sure not to leave any lighters in the cabin when disembarking.
Handlings vary depending on the types of power supply.
Battery types | Carry-on baggage | Checked baggage |
---|---|---|
Socket type | ◯ | ◯ |
Battery-operated type (Batteries are removed from the body) |
◯ | ◯ |
Battery-operated type (Batteries cannot be removed from the body) *1 |
× | × |
Types | Carry-on baggage | Checked baggage |
---|---|---|
Toiletary articles | ◯ | ◯ |
Medicines | ◯ | ◯ |
(Examples)
Mobile phone, portable DVD players, radio equipment, transceiver, notebook PC, digital camera, mobile device, handy copy, printer, handy device, e-book player, portable game player, camera equipment, etc.
Handlings vary depending on the lithium content.
Less than 2g
Carry-on baggage | ◯ |
---|---|
Checked baggage | ◯ |
More than 2g
Carry-on baggage | × |
---|---|
Checked baggage | × |
Less than 2g
Carry-on baggage | ◯ |
---|---|
Checked baggage | × |
More than 2g
Carry-on baggage | × |
---|---|
Checked baggage | × |
Handlings vary depending on the watt-hour (Wh) rating.
Less than 160Wh
Carry-on baggage | ◯ |
---|---|
Checked baggage | ◯ |
More than 160Wh
Carry-on baggage | × |
---|---|
Checked baggage | × |
Less than 100Wh
Carry-on baggage | ◯ |
---|---|
Checked baggage | × |
100Wh to 160Wh
Carry-on baggage | Up to 2 pieces*2 |
---|---|
Checked baggage | × |
More than 160Wh
Carry-on baggage | × |
---|---|
Checked baggage | × |
Carry-on baggage | ◯ |
---|---|
Checked baggage | ◯*2 |
Carry-on baggage | × |
---|---|
Checked baggage | × |
Please carry the valuable items such as PC or tablet PC with you and do not include them in your checked baggage.
Please take out your PC or tablet PC in advance and place them in the tray provided for security check.
Please switch the power off completely (not in sleep mode) and take measures to prevent from unintentional activation or damage.
Some Airlines may limit maximum quantity to electronic devices and/or spare batteries per person.
Affected devices are not permitted to be carried in checked-in baggage.
Please have batteries verified as safe or replaced by the manufacturer.
If you bring them before verified as safe or replaced by the manufacturer, devices must be carried in carry-on baggage and kept in your sight.*1
And also please completely switched off and do not charge devices for the duration of the flight.
(Examples)
Box meal with self heating devices, Meals Ready-To-Eat
Carry-on baggage | Checked baggage | |
---|---|---|
Before heating | × | × |
After heating | × | × |
Carry-on baggage | Checked baggage | |
---|---|---|
Before use | × | × |
After use | × | × |
The items listed below should be carried with you and not included in your checked baggage.
Expensive items | Cash, jewelry, precious metals, securities, bills of exchange, works of art and antiques. |
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Valuables | Documents, electronic data, passports and other personal identification required for travel, samples, credit/bank cards, cash vouchers, bankbooks, checks, commuter passes, keys, computers and computer accessories, mobile phones, film cameras, digital cameras, video cameras, medicines, paintings, watches, mementos, etc. |
Passengers may be prohibited from checking the following baggage. Please contact us or your travel agency for details.
Please see the following page for information about dangerous goods.
Transportable items are for personal use only.
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